The World Is A Ball – 30th Anniversary Release
A Pledge Music campaign is available for the 30th Anniversary of “The World Is A Ball” album. Click here for details on how to purchase this album and other release from Canadian pop phenomenon Martha and the Muffins.
The Moon. Beautiful. The Sun. Even More Beautiful.
Thirty years ago this month Ferris Bueller’s Day Off was released and through the films soundtrack I was introduced to this odd Swiss synth-pop house duo called Yello through a song called “Oh Yeah“.
Although the 45 single was released in a nondescript generic sleeve here in Canada it has remained in my collection all these years for two reasons – The vinyl was yellow and it included my very favourite remix of the track, the Indian Summer Remix.
The later could be found on the 12 inch single in the states and I believe a remix album. But it didn’t make it to compact disc until the 20th anniversary remastered re-release of Stella
You can listen to the Indian Summer Remix on Spotify by clicking here.
In Toronto This Saturday ?
Drop on by at the Unsigned Sealed & Delivered No. 9 compilation release party, brought to you by Bullseye Records Canada.
The Tennessee - 1554 Queen Street West - 8 PM - $5 Door
Featuring live performances by Hailey Rose, Headframe, Tommy Gunn, Klutchfoot, Frank Marzano, Social Strife, Synners of Truth and Arson. Click here for more details.
Martha & The Muffins Campaign
Martha & The Muffins are re-releasing “Mystery Walk” 30 years after its initial release in 1984 and donating 10% of the proceeds to the Michael J. Fox Foundation.
This album featured pop hits “Black Station/White Stations (1984)” and “Cooling The Medium”, whose innovative music videos were featured regularly on broadcasters Much Music and Musique Plus through-out the 80’s and 90’s.
You can pre-order digital and physical versions of the album via Pledgemusic, all featuring bonus content.
Finally Re-Released on CD
Platinum Blonde’s “Standing in the Dark
This album has been available on iTunes since 2010 and the band is currently on tour promoting its release.
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Platinum Blonde – Standing In The Dark
30th Anniversary Tour
Canada Day 2014 – Moncton – City Hall
July 12th, 2014 – Lloydminster, AB – Colonial Days
August 1st, 2014 – Port Colborne, ON – Canal Days
Aug 10th, 2014 – Thunder Bay, ON – CLE Family Fair
Aug 22nd, 2014 – Toronto, ON – The EX
Aug 31st, 2014 – Whitecourt, AB – Party In The Park
Feb 6th, 2015 – Mississauga, ON – Living Arts Center
– more dates to be added soon –
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Arias & Symphonies – 30th Anniversary
Yes, it’s been 30 years since The Spoons released their second album, “Arias & Symphonies
I’m personally fond of the “Dark Before Dawn Mix” and “Singularity Mix” remixes found on the Nova Heart Mix EP, but the radio edit of the dubstep electro house “Singularity Mix” is available on the “Arias & Symphonies 30th Anniversary” re-release, along with the title track, which is one of my favorite 80’s pop singles.